Chef/Cook

RAVENSCROFT REST HOME; Preston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravenscroft Rest Home is seeking a reliable Chef/Cook to join our friendly care home team in Preston. You will prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents while upholding high hygiene and food safety standards.

Training will be provided, and experience in adult care is desirable but not essential. Responsibilities include planning menus that meet nutritional guidelines, coordinating with care staff for dietary needs, managing stock and supplies, and ensuring the kitchen remains clean

Qualifications

• Experience in care home or healthcare setting is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious, well-balanced meals for residents according to dietary requirements.
• Plan menus that meet nutritional guidelines and resident preferences.
• Ensure the kitchen operates in compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Manage food stock, storage, and ordering of supplies.
• Work closely with care staff to accommodate special dietary needs.
• Prepare meals for large groups.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• A caring and patient approach when working around residents.

Job description

This role is subject to the relevant DBS checks

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Chef/Cook to join our friendly care home team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals for our residents while maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Previous experience in adult care or a care home setting is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.Prepare and cook healthy, balanced meals for residents according to dietary requirements.

Plan menus that meet nutritional guidelines and resident preferences.

Ensure the kitchen operates in compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.

Manage food stock, storage, and ordering of supplies.

Work closely with care staff to accommodate special dietary needs.

Previous experience as a Chef or Cook (experience in a care home or healthcare setting is preferred).

Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards (Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate desirable).

Ability to prepare meals for large groups.

Good organizational and time management skills.

A caring and patient approach when working around residents.